7D / 6N

Pickup Kochi Alleppey - Kovalam - Local - Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram - Madurai - Flyback frm Madurai

Kerala

Curated Itinerary

Kochi → Alleppey

Head to Alleppey and Enjoy Houseboat Stay

After breakfast at 9 AM, complete any sights in Kochi or Fort Kochi that were not covered yesterday.

Afterwards, depart for Alleppey. The distance from Kochi to Alleppey is approximately 60 km, and it takes around 3 hours by road. You should reach Alleppey by 12:00 PM.

Check in at the Houseboat and start your cruise through the scenic backwaters of Alleppey. Relax on the luxurious houseboat while cruising past village sides and paddy fields, witnessing authentic Kerala village life. The houseboat is fully furnished with bedrooms, a private balcony, and a kitchen, and includes a chef, oarsmen, and a cabin assistant.

Important Pointers for Houseboat Stay:

From 5:30 PM to 8:00 AM the next day, the boat will be anchored and idle on the lake due to fishing activities by local villagers (as per government rules).
Deluxe Houseboat: AC operational in bedroom only from 9:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
Premium Houseboat: AC runs 24/7, but only one AC can operate at a time (either deck or bedroom).
AC takes 30 minutes to 1 hour to cool the room since it runs on a diesel engine.
Enjoy a unique and exclusive experience cruising the rich Alleppey backwaters.

Recommended Activities & Sights

Alleppey - Fort Kochi

Vehicle • Alleppey • Starts at 9:00 AM • 10.0 hours

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Alleppey → Kovalam

Beaches Calling, Head to Kovalam From Alleppey

Check out from the hotel and post breakfast, we would head to Kovalam. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. With high rocks and calm blue water bays, it is a true paradise for tourists. It has various beaches. A few important beaches are Samundra Beach, Hawa Beach, and Light House Beach. Enjoy the beaches at your leisure time.

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Alleppey - Kovalam

Vehicle • Alleppey • Starts at 9:00 AM • 5.0 hours

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Kovalam → Kovalam

Thiruvanthpuram Sightseeing

After breakfast at 9:00 AM, we would start the city tour of Thiruvanthpuram. Important attractions are the followings: Padmanabhaswamy Temple: hindus are allowed in the premise with a special dress code. Kuthiramalika Palace: Entry Fees – INR 40 (Timings: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM and closed on Monday) Napier Museum (Timings: 10 AM - 5:00 PM and closed on Monday) Sri Chitra Art Gallery INR 400/- entry fees (Timings: 10:00 AM. to 5:00 PM and Monday Holiday) Attukal Bhagavathy Temple – Free and open all day.

Recommended Activities & Sights

Thiruvanthpuram Sightseeing

Vehicle • Kovalam • Starts at 9:00 AM • 8.0 hours

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Kovalam → Kanyakumari

Head to Kanyakumari From Kovalam

After breakfast at 9:00 AM, check out from the hotel. We would travel to Kanyakumari. It would take around 3-4 hours. On arrival check in at the hotel. After lunch at 3:00PM, we would head for Kanyakumari Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Bhagavathi Amman Temple (INR 0 – Max 40 Minutes required), Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Sunset View Point (No Entry Fee, Reach here before 6:00 PM.) Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Thiruvalluvar Statue: It’s located on a small island and hence comes with the backdrop of the Indian ocean which adds to its calm and peaceful vibe. One needs to take a small ferry ride just for Rs.20 to go up to the memorial. Timings: Open on all days from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM Entry Fee: INR 100 for the couple Recommended Duration: 1 Hour

Recommended Activities & Sights

Kovalam - Kanyakumari

Vehicle • Kovalam • Starts at 9:00 AM • 4.0 hours

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Kanyakumari → Rameshwaram

To Rameshwaram from Kanyakumari

View early morning Sunrise in the Seashore on your own. Check out and visit Tiruchendur enroute. Depart to Rameswaram. Check in Hotel Arrive Rameswaram and check in hotel. Most important sights of Rameshwaram are the followings: Ramanathaswami temple Ramar Patham Sangumal Beach Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Memorial Pamban Bridge/ Rail Scissors Bridge Kothanda Ramar Temple Dhanuskodi Later enjoy your dinner and relax for the day. Overnight stay in Rameswaram.

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Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram

Vehicle • Kanyakumari • Starts at 9:00 AM • 7.0 hours

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Rameshwaram → Madurai

Rameshwaram Sightseeing And Head To Madurai

The distance between Madurai and Rameshwaram on this route is around 176 KM and takes roughly 3 hours. Major Sightseeing as time permits Meenakshi Amman Temple Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace Gandhi Memorial Museum